ExsManager is a dedicated management software for Exs24 instruments and files. This new version 2.5 adds support for Mac OS X and improves speed processing, typically from 30 to 50% faster.

The ExsManager version 2.5 is a free update from 2.1: registered customers will automaticallly receive the update in the next few days.

Spectrasonics has released new updates of their virtual instrument plug-ins Trilogy, Stylus and Atmosphere. The updates add enhanced compatibility for Apple's powerful new Macintosh G5 and the latest OS X version 10.3, code named Panther. All Mac OSX plug-in platforms have been updated, including Steinberg VST, Digidesign RTAS and Apple's new Audio Units plug-in format. The updates also support the previous OS X version, Jaguar v10.2. The plug-ins are available for registered owners as a free download from the Spectrasonics website.

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Universal Audio announces the availability on download of drivers for their UAD-1 Powered Plug-Ins DSP Card on Mac OS X. Updates for UAD-1 Powered Plug-Ins and UAD DreamVerb 3.3.1 are available on free download.

Buzer is a Polyphonic Stereo SoftSynth AudioUnit for Mac OSX. It emulates a analog VCO VCF VCA Synthesizer. This update includes enhancements on FM modulation, new waves types on the LFO and a new note duration selector in bpm mode.